Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked frozen white clams, thawed
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook bacon until crispy. Set aside, leaving fat in pot.
2. Sauté onion in bacon fat until translucent. Add garlic, cook 1-2 minutes.
3. Add potatoes and broth. Boil, then simmer 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Whisk cream, milk, and flour; slowly stir into pot. Add thyme, salt, pepper. Simmer 5-10 minutes to thicken.
5. Add clams and bacon. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley. Serve with crusty bread.